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Newsletter: The Vital Role of Traffic Engineering in Building Stronger Communities
Hiring a traffic engineer is essential for ensuring community safety and improving transportation efficiency. Traffic engineers bring specialized expertise to solve issues such as parking, school congestion, and pedestrian safety.…
Read More Newsletter: New Rules for Pedestrian Accessibility Standards
Indiana communities must comply with new pedestrian accessibility rules, including those for crosswalks and roundabouts, to align with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Effective January 17, 2025, the U.S.…
Read More Newsletter: Diving Deep to Protect Infrastructure & Preserve Aquatic Ecosystems
The Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) Dive Team provides specialized underwater inspection and ecological survey services to municipalities, focusing on the integrity and safety of submerged structures like bridges, culverts, dams,…
Read More Newsletter: Fiscal Responsibility is Key to Infrastructure Improvement
Michigan community leaders are tasked with funding infrastructure improvements while balancing budgets. Key to this are Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs). AMPs inventory community assets, while…
Read More Newsletter: Last Chance to Apply for Community Matching Grant Projects (Indiana – Q3)
This is your last chance to apply for up to $1.5 million in Community Crossing Matching Grants (CCMG) grants in 2024. Don’t delay! The second Call for Projects in the…
Read More Newsletter: Changes Coming to Pedestrian Accessibility Standards
Michigan communities will soon have to adhere to new rules with significant changes for pedestrian intersection crosswalks, including roundabouts, to maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The…
Read More Newsletter: Leverage Your Dollars with Federal Aid Grants
It’s never too early to plan for Federal-Aid grant transportation projects. Last month, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced that $155.6 million in federal transportation funding was awarded to 51…
Read More Newsletter: New Brownfield Funding for Housing Developments
A recent change in Michigan’s Brownfield program gives communities an unprecedented opportunity to build affordable housing and transform underutilized or abandoned property and buildings into productive spaces. The change is…
Read More Newsletter: First Call for Community Crossing Matching Grant Projects (Indiana)
The first Call for Projects in the 2024 Community Crossing Matching Grants (CCMG) program is underway and a second Call for Projects is expected in July. Indiana cities, towns and…
Read More Newsletter: Update your GIS for Best Decision Making
Community leaders in Michigan who have invested in a Geographical Information System (GIS) are now faced with the challenge of keeping them up to date or watching them become obsolete.…
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